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terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	The other day I asked my dad about the french restaurants in the area so I could inquire about getting escargot shells for a shelldweller tank. But he said that the escargot is always really tiny, and the shells wouldnt be big at all. Now I'm confused, b/c I thought that the escargot shells would be big, big enough for Multis. Now I'm not so sure...any ideas?? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Escargot IME is good sized; the most common shells, both the type I've bought and the type I've been served with, are about 1.5-2" in diameter, which is just fine. The ones I bought were called "extra large" but they were the only type available, and from two different suppliers, so I think that's the standard size. Just make sure they're more than 1" diameter to start, you can always find larger ones later. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Thanks for the quick response Molly. I'm going to call a couple places to make sure they have actually have the shells in the restaurant, as opposed to the people getting them served with their dinner or something. I'm assuming they need to be cleaned before use, how do you go about doing that? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
Dave. Banned Posts: 823 Kudos: 265 Votes: 11 Registered: 03-Jun-2002	Boiling water and a tooth brush.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
BluePhoenix Fish Addict Posts: 843 Registered: 23-Jan-2003	I soak them in a mild bleach solution. And usually follow up with a toothbrush scrub and warm water if needed. Lots of rinsing if you use bleach
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	i have a probly stupid question,can u feed escargot to ur fish? or is it unsafe?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
SuperMummy! Mega Fish Posts: 1207 Kudos: 915 Votes: 30 Registered: 03-Jan-2003	if they are fresh and raw, i guess you could try, though i'm not sure i would recommend it! also not sure if the fish would eat them..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Better yet, I will let you in on a secret....craft shops...I get all my shells from Micheals craft stores...you can buy a basket with 2-4 great large shells and lots of little ones for about $4.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25


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